COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Legislative Journal

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2019

SESSION OF 2019 203RD OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 33

SENATE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2019 (The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those assembled.) The Senate met at 11 a.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. BILLS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEES

The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor John K. Fetterman) Senator TOMLINSON, from the Committee on Consumer in the Chair. Protection and Professional Licensure, reported the following bills: PRAYER SB 67 (Pr. No. 60) The Chaplain, Reverend GLEN BAYLY, of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Mifflinburg, offered the following An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the prayer: Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact; providing for the form of the compact; imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact. Will you join me as we go before the Lord in prayer. Our gracious heavenly Father, we come before You at this SB 258 (Pr. No. 1022) (Amended) time to stop what we are doing and reflect on Your presence here in this place today and to seek Your blessing, for Your blessing An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania is the most important thing that we can achieve and receive. We Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for pipeline pray for the Session that is going to take place today. We ask that emergency management information. You give wisdom and guidance from above that the things that are said and done in this place might be pleasing in Your sight SB 284 (Pr. No. 1023) (Amended) and also beneficial to the residents of Pennsylvania. An Act amending the act of November 29, 2006 (P.L.1435, We thank You for Your many blessings for our food, our No.156), known as the Public Utility Confidential Security Information clothing, and our shelter, for all of the freedoms that we have in Disclosure Protection Act, further providing for definitions; providing for pipeline operation and emergency response plans; and further pro- America. We are a blessed people and a blessed Commonwealth viding for prohibition. in Pennsylvania. We thank You for the prosperity that You have given us. We ask for the people of our State that You would SB 586 (Pr. No. 644) grant each one a sense of Your presence and Your love today. We pray for the Members of this Chamber. We ask for Your An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred blessing on the individuals and their families. We ask that they to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for eligibility require- ments for examination, for limited licenses and for requirements of a would know Your presence and Your provision for their needs, School of Cosmetology. and whatever they may be facing that they could come to You. We ask that we might all know Your forgiveness of our sins, for Senator J. WARD, from the Committee on Urban Affairs and we recognize both in deed, and in word, and even in our Housing, reported the following bills: thoughts, You are aware of those things that we do that are harm- ful to ourselves and to others, and we ask for Your forgiveness. SB 31 (Pr. No. 649) We pray that each one might know that forgiveness and also the assurance of eternal life to come. An Act amending the act of December 3, 1959 (P.L.1688, No.621), We now commit this day to You. We ask You to be with our known as the Housing Finance Agency Law, in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Program, further provid- President Trump, with our Governor Wolf, our Congressmen and ing for fund. Senators, our House of Representatives, and these State Senators, and we ask all of these things in Your powerful and mighty SB 352 (Pr. No. 1021) (Amended) name. Amen. An Act authorizing local taxing authorities to provide for tax ex- The PRESIDENT. The Chair thanks Reverend Bayly, who is emption incentives for certain deteriorated industrial, commercial, busi- ness and residential property and for new construction in deteriorated the guest today of Senator Yaw. areas of communities; providing for an exemption schedule; and estab- lishing standards and qualifications. 660 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE JUNE 19,

SB 438 (Pr. No. 416) Corman Killion Scarnati Yudichak Costa Langerholc Scavello An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P.L.1368, No.542), Dinniman Laughlin Schwank known as the Real Estate Tax Sale Law, further providing for the title of the act; and, in sale of property, providing for county demolition and NAY-0 rehabilitation fund. A majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the question HB 407 (Pr. No. 878) was determined in the affirmative. An Act amending Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Pennsylvania Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present the same to Consolidated Statutes, in rules of construction, further providing for the House of Representatives for concurrence. definitions. GUEST OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE LEGISLATIVE LEAVES PRESENTED TO THE SENATE The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Columbia, Senator Gordner. Jefferson, Senator Scarnati. Senator GORDNER. Mr. President, I request a temporary The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Mr. President, I am very Capitol leave for Senator Brooks, and a legislative leave for Sen- pleased to introduce Cole Gordner, who is seated in the gallery ator Mensch. today. Cole is a legal intern in my Harrisburg office for the sum- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from mer. Cole is the son of John and Lori Gordner, a.k.a. Senator Allegheny, Senator Costa. Gordner. He is a graduate of Dickinson College, where he ma- Senator COSTA. Mr. President, I request a legislative leave jored in political science. He is currently a rising second-year for Senator Leach. law student and attends Dickinson Law School. This summer, The PRESIDENT. Senator Gordner requests a temporary Cole has not only one internship, but two. In addition to interning Capitol leave for Senator Brooks, and a legislative leave for Sen- with the Senate, he is also interning with the Dauphin County ator Mensch. Court of Common Pleas. Cole is class representative for the Stu- Senator Costa requests a legislative leave for Senator Leach. dent Bar Association. He enjoys playing the guitar, running, he Without objection, the leaves will be granted. is an Eagle Scout, and a huge history buff. Cole is a bright young SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION man who has already become a great addition to my Harrisburg office. You can see his enthusiasm and his willingness to help WEEKLY RECESS out and be part of this wonderful body that we all work for. So, Mr. President, I ask that my colleagues offer Cole and Senator GORDNER offered the following resolution, which Senator Gordner our usual warm welcome. was read as follows: The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Scarnati please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. In the Senate, June 19, 2019 (Applause.)

RESOLVED, (the House of Representatives concurring), Pursuant GUESTS OF SENATOR WAYNE LANGERHOLC to Article II, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, that when the PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Senate recesses this week, it reconvene on the week of Sunday, June 23, 2019, unless sooner recalled by the President Pro Tempore; and be it The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from further Cambria, Senator Langerholc. RESOLVED, Pursuant to Article II, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, that when the House of Representatives recesses this Senator LANGERHOLC. Mr. President, I rise this morning week, it reconvene on the week of Sunday, June 23, 2019, unless sooner to seek recognition for a young wrestler from my district from recalled by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Forest Hills Elementary, Bo Bassett. Recently, Bo won his fifth consecutive State title in the 80-pound weight class for 11- and On the question, 12-year-olds at the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling Tournament. Will the Senate adopt the resolution? Bo defeated his opponent by a technical fall with a score of 20-4 to capture the title. Bo's first State title came in 2015 as a 60 The yeas and nays were required by Senator GORDNER and pounder in the 7- and 8-year-old group. He has been winning were as follows, viz: State titles ever since. His fifth title has put Bo into an elite class YEA-50 of wrestlers. He has tied the record for most Pennsylvania junior wrestling championships by a local wrestler, which has stood Argall DiSanto Leach Stefano Aument Farnese Martin Street since 1987. If Bo continues on this path, he could very well chal- Baker Folmer Mastriano Tartaglione lenge some of Pennsylvania's greatest wrestlers. Bartolotta Fontana Mensch Tomlinson Bo is a member of the Ranger Pride wrestling club, as well as Blake Gordner Muth Vogel Boscola Haywood Phillips-Hill Ward, Judy the Young Guns wrestling club. His record stands at 96 wins and Brewster Hughes Pittman Ward, Kim 5 losses. Along with being a five-time junior wrestling cham- Brooks Hutchinson Regan Williams, Anthony H pion, Bo has won four freestyle State titles and a pair of Browne Iovino Sabatina Williams, Lindsey Collett Kearney Santarsiero Yaw Greco-Roman crowns, and, in 2018, he won the Junior title in the 72-pound weight class at the Ohio Tournament of Champions. 2019 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 661

You could say wrestling is in the Bassett blood. Bo's brother, GUEST OF SENATOR VINCENT J. HUGHES Keegan, seated next to Bo here on the Senate floor, is also a PRESENTED TO THE SENATE fierce competitor on the wrestling mat, and their father, Bill, is a coach. At such a young age, Bo already exemplifies the charac- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from teristics of a true champion. He is hardworking, dedicated, hum- Philadelphia, Senator Hughes. ble, and demonstrates good sportsmanship. I have no doubt that Senator HUGHES. Mr. President, I take this time to introduce Bo is on track to accomplish all of the goals he sets for himself, Davier Massey, who is interning in my Harrisburg office today both on the mat and in life. I hope these championships and his and is learning more about the legislative process as we negotiate presence in the State Capitol today will be close to his heart for- the 2019-20 budget. He is from Mount Airy, in the 4th Senatorial ever. He has made his school, friends, family, teammates, District of my colleague, Senator Haywood. Davier is entering coaches, and this Senator very proud. his junior year at Lincoln University, where he studies criminal Bo is joined here today by his parents, Bill and Karissa, his justice with a double minor in business and prelaw. Davier plans brother, Keegan, and grandmothers, Sharon Bassett and Pam to attend law school and would like to pursue a career as a sports, Stertz, and Bo and Keegan's uncle, Jack Bassett. business, and entertainment attorney. I am told he is already Mr. President, I ask that my colleagues join me in giving Bo angling for having the opportunity to represent LeBron James or and his family a warm Senate welcome. Anthony Davis. We are happy to have Davier here today and The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Langerholc wish him luck in his studies. please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. Mr. President, if this body could give a warm round of ap- (Applause.) plause for one of our more promising young men, Davier Massey. GUESTS OF SENATOR STEVEN SANTARSIERO The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Hughes please PRESENTED TO THE SENATE rise to be welcomed by the Senate. (Applause.) The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Bucks, Senator Santarsiero. GUEST OF SENATOR MICHAEL R. REGAN Senator SANTARSIERO. Mr. President, I rise this morning PRESENTED TO THE SENATE to recognize four college students who I am lucky to have intern- ing in my Newtown and Doylestown district offices. First, we The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from have Emily Silverman. Emily is from Newtown, Pennsylvania. York, Senator Regan. She is a rising senior at Tulane and aspires to go on to law Senator REGAN. Mr. President, the young man who did such school, but all is not lost because she wants to work in public a great job of gaveling us in today is a young man named Jacob service. Bender, who is a summer intern in the policy office at the Penn- Zach Kirk lives in my hometown of Lower Makefield. He is sylvania Fish and Boat Commission. The Fish and Boat Com- a rising sophomore at William and Mary, and he hopes to learn mission is hosting Jacob as part of the Office of Vocational Re- more about State and local government operations. We are very habilitation internship program. Jacob is currently a chemistry happy to have Zach, and I also have to divulge that I was, at one honors student at Messiah College. In his spare time, he enjoys time, his baseball coach, at least once, maybe twice, I do not reading, drawing, and video gaming. After college, Jacob would remember. like to get a job in the chemistry field with an emphasis on labo- Michael Gunden is from Sellersville, Pennsylvania. He is a ratory analysis. Not only that, Jacob is a very, very nice young rising senior at Catholic University of America. He aspires to man, Mr. President. learn about State legislative operations to help prepare him for a I ask you and the rest of the Senate to join me in giving Jacob career in State and local government. Michael is doing a fine job a warm welcome. for us as well. The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Regan please Last, but not least, is Marcella Molenari. Marcella hails from rise to be welcomed by the Senate. Doylestown, and, like my daughter, Nancy, and my older son, (Applause.) Billy, she is a student at Boston University, where she is a rising senior graduate student and a political science major. After grad- GUEST OF SENATOR SCOTT E. HUTCHINSON uating with her master's and bachelor's in political science, she PRESENTED TO THE SENATE is hoping to take a gap year in 2020 to work on a campaign. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Then, after that, enter law school. After law school, she is con- Venango, Senator Hutchinson. sidering, perhaps, following in our footsteps and running for Senator HUTCHINSON. Mr. President, I welcome my con- office. I am excited to see how that goes in the future. She is on stituent, R.J. Laugand, today. R.J. is currently interning with the the Boston University Women's Water Polo Team, which had a Center for Rural Pennsylvania, where his major project is analyz- first-place finish this spring. So, we are excited about that. ing the impact of Medicaid expansion on rural hospital finances. I ask that my colleagues join me in extending to Emily, Zach, R.J. is a lifelong resident of Clarion. He is currently attending Michael, and Marcella our usual warm Senate welcome. Clarion University, where he was the captain of the men's bas- The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Santarsiero ketball team, while majoring in mathematics and economics. please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. During his time at Clarion University, he has made the dean's list (Applause.) six times, and after graduation this December, he is planning to pursue a career in business in western Pennsylvania. 662 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE JUNE 19,

Mr. President, and fellow Senators, please join me in giving So, please offer a warm Senate welcome to Niya and Monet. R.J. Laugand a warm Senate welcome. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Kearney The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Hutchinson please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. (Applause.) (Applause.) GUESTS OF SENATOR DAVID G. ARGALL GUEST OF SENATOR PAM IOVINO PRESENTED TO THE SENATE PRESENTED TO THE SENATE The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman Schuylkill, Senator Argall. from Allegheny, Senator Iovino. Senator ARGALL. Mr. President, I welcome the Pine Grove Senator IOVINO. Mr. President, I acknowledge a very special Area High School Softball Team, our PIAA Class AAA Girls' guest in the gallery today, Sadie Trout. Sadie started interning Softball State Champions. They are now seated in the gallery. At here in my Harrisburg office this summer shortly after my swear- 28-0, this was their first State title in their program's history just ing-in. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. She is a few days ago. Can we give a warm welcome to these talented passionate about protecting and improving our environment and young women, their coaches and managers, and the parents who about public participation engagement in our democracy. Sadie have supported them throughout the many practices year after will soon be moving on to new opportunities, and we are grateful year. for her contributions and service to the residents of the 37th Sen- The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Argall please atorial District. During her time interning in the Senate, Sadie rise to be welcomed by the Senate. has written bill analyses and policy responses to constituent (Applause.) questions. She has attended meetings in the House and Senate, tracking important legislation. She has been an invaluable mem- GUESTS OF SENATOR LISA M. BOSCOLA ber of our team. Sadie, I thank you for all you have done. I hope PRESENTED TO THE SENATE you found the experience enriching, and we wish you the abso- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman lute best in your future endeavors. from Northampton, Senator Boscola. Would my colleagues please join me in giving Sadie a warm Senator BOSCOLA. Mr. President, today I am honored to Senate welcome. introduce Bekah Zelner and Madison Scarfaro. These young The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Iovino please women made a special trip to Harrisburg today to watch democ- rise to be welcomed by the Senate. racy in action. They work for Marsy's Law for Pennsylvania. As (Applause.) advocates for the passage of Marsy's Law, House Bill No. 276, GUESTS OF SENATOR TIMOTHY P. KEARNEY which is scheduled to be run today in this Chamber, they wanted PRESENTED TO THE SENATE to be present in the Chamber to see this bill being voted on. The bill is a resolution amending the Pennsylvania Constitution to The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from establish a crime victims' bill of rights. Delaware, Senator Kearney. I am so proud that Bekah and Madison made the trip to Har- Senator KEARNEY. Mr. President, I rise today to introduce risburg. They were so engaging and warm to talk to. I often tell two new summer interns who are going to be working in my visitors, young and old, that democracy is a participatory sport, Springfield and Upper Darby offices. They are residents of and these young fine women are examples of that idea. They are Yeadon and Lansdowne, which, of course, puts them in Senator so happy to be here today, and we are all going to be happy once Anthony Williams' district, but I stole them away for the sum- the bill passes. If we could give them our usual warm welcome. mer. The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Boscola Niya Ray is a rising junior and a political science major at please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. Spelman College. She has been a junior councilperson on the (Applause.) Lansdowne Borough Council in Delaware County, and has previ- ously interned with the Georgia Innocence Project. She is most GUESTS OF SENATOR MICHAEL J. FOLMER passionate about criminal justice reform, and in her free time she AND SENATOR JOHN M. DISANTO simply enjoys watching movies with her family. PRESENTED TO THE SENATE We also have Monet Gregory. Monet Gregory is a rising ju- nior and a political science major with a minor in sociology at The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Temple University. Monet loves studying current political events Lebanon, Senator Folmer. and anything sociological. Monet's previous internship was with Senator FOLMER. Mr. President, I rise today, along with my the Temple Political Science Public Engagement Project, and she colleague from the 15th Senatorial District, Senator DiSanto, to will intern in the Senate in Harrisburg this fall as well. She is introduce an outstanding group of athletes from a school district passionate about public health, education, and social justice, and we both represent, a group I am very honored to have visited the loves spending time with her family and exploring new places. Senate, the Central Dauphin High School Softball Team, who Niya and Monet are here today with my legislative director, claimed the 2019 PIAA State Class AAAAAA championship. Kristin Seale, with whom they will be working over the summer This team, coached by Kenneth Williams and assisted by Sam on legislative issues in my district and in Harrisburg. Hartley and Stephanie Reese, demonstrated superior sportsman- ship and remarkable athletic abilities, finishing their champion- 2019 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 663 ship season with 25 wins and only 2 losses. The Rams' roster Bayly has served as guest Chaplain many times, and we were included the following players: Samantha Gress, Tyler White, trying to figure out how many times he has performed this ser- Samantha Burns, Hailee Beaver-Beaston, Isabella Culp, Kristin vice for us, but neither of us could remember. He also hosts a Cusick, Alondra Figueroa, Jillian Kendra, Kyler Nelson, Promise weekly radio program called "The Lions Den University Report," Drake, Mackenzie Fisher, Nicole Sellers, Grace DeAngelo, which is a unique 15-minute weekly interview radio program. Jilleann Gray, and Abbey Hinson. I ask my Senate colleagues to give our guest Chaplain today Mr. President, before we give this talented group of athletes a warm Senate welcome. Thank you. a round of applause, could you please recognize Senator DiSanto The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Yaw please for further remarks. rise to be welcomed by the Senate. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from (Applause.) Dauphin, Senator DiSanto. Senator DiSANTO. Mr. President, Central Dauphin clinched LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED their first softball State championship ever after two 3-hour rain The PRESIDENT. Senator Mensch has returned, and his leg- delays with a 3-1 victory over Hazleton. Pitcher Samantha Gress islative leave is cancelled. allowed only one run on four hits and had 11 strikeouts, having carried a no hitter into the sixth inning. All of the players, with GUEST OF SENATOR ARTHUR L. HAYWOOD their collective talents and skills, throughout the season played PRESENTED TO THE SENATE a major contribution in winning this title. To the players and coaches, we want to wish you all success in your future endeav- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from ors, and Senator Folmer and I, as well as your entire community, Montgomery, Senator Haywood. are very proud of your wonderful achievement. A special con- Senator HAYWOOD. Mr. President, I rise to introduce my gratulations to Coach Williams, as he previously announced his guest, Alyssa Hurly. She is among a number of outstanding retirement from coaching. What a way to end his career with a young women who are here today as part of the Girls State pro- State championship. Congratulations. gram sponsored by the Pennsylvania American Legion. Alyssa Senators, would you please join me in welcoming my alma is a rising senior at Abington High and is in the honors program mater, I graduated in 1978, with our usual warm Senate wel- at the school. Most especially, she is the president of her school's come. Thank you. Future Business Leaders of America chapter, and she will be The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Folmer and attending the national organization and meeting of the Future Senator DiSanto please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. Business Leaders later this month. She is interested in studying (Applause.) political science in the future. I was able to have a tremendous meeting with her today, and she has tremendous intelligence. I GUEST OF SENATOR THOMAS H. KILLION shared that many decades ago, I was part of Boys State, but I am PRESENTED TO THE SENATE sure many things have changed since that time. I ask all of us to give Alyssa a warm welcome. She may or The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from may not be with us. I know that they are in the House and then Delaware, Senator Killion. seeing the Governor, but please let us recognize her, as well as Senator KILLION. Mr. President, it is my pleasure this morn- all of the young women who are part of the Girls State program. ing to introduce Ciara McGee, who is visiting the Capitol and The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Haywood shadowing me today. She will enter her sophomore year at please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. Fordham University this fall. She is a political science major and (Applause.) plans to attend law school following graduation. She was part of the 2019 global outreach project at Alamosa, Colorado, last May, GUESTS OF SENATOR JUDY SCHWANK and on campus, Ciara is a member of both the Fordham Girls' PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Basketball Team committee and the Fordham Club Softball Team. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman Mr. President, Ciara is seated in the gallery, and I ask that we from Berks, Senator Schwank. give our traditional warm welcome to her. Senator SCHWANK. Mr. President, I appreciate the time to The PRESIDENT. Would the guest of Senator Killion please welcome two sets of guests, actually, who I have here today. One rise to be welcomed by the Senate. of the things that we do in the district is we offer a tour of the (Applause.) Capitol and lunch to individuals who donate to worthy causes. So both of my guests, actually, have done that. Susan Dougherty GUEST OF SENATOR GENE YAW is here. Susan won lunch and a tour of the Capitol through the PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Exeter Library silent auction earlier this year. I certainly appreci- ate her strong support for a really great local library. Speaking of The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from strength, Susan is currently undergoing treatment for stage 4 Lycoming, Senator Yaw. metastatic breast cancer at St. Joe's Penn State Hospital and has Senator YAW. Mr. President, I introduce to my colleagues had success with her treatment so far. We certainly want to wish here in the Senate Reverend Glen Bayly, who served as the guest her continued good luck. Susan is joined by her fiance, Kirk Chaplain today in the Senate. He is a constituent of mine from Blessing, her daughter, Siobhan, and her 5-year-old grandson, Mifflinburg in Union County and is a retired pastor of the Vincent, who recently graduated from pre-K and will attend kin- Mifflinburg Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Reverend 664 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE JUNE 19, dergarten in the Exeter School District in August. Again, I think Rayanne. Her father is a self-employed mechanic and has a shop I have another replacement waiting in the wings. Please join me in Flemington, New Jersey. Her mother is a stay-at-home mom, in welcoming Susan and her family to the Capitol. and both of them work endlessly to ensure a bright future for The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Schwank their four daughters. please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. Camila, who is 14, will begin her freshman year of high (Applause.) school in the fall and is an excellent A student. She is a member The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman of the Palisades School District's concert, jazz, and marching from Berks, Senator Schwank. bands, and is the president of the eighth grade band. She is also Senator SCHWANK. Mr. President, in addition, I am wel- part of the color guard, field hockey, and track and field teams. coming John and Sandy Blackburn, who are actually constituents She is a 2-year member of the National Junior Honor Society, of Senator Argall. They are also here winning a tour and lunch. and, along with Crysta, she has a part-time job at an ice cream Their donation benefitted Friend, Inc., a social service organiza- parlor. tion that serves northern Berks County. John is a United States Abby, who is 12, will enter seventh grade in the fall and is a Marine Corps veteran and has been working for East Penn Man- wonderful student. She is a member of the Palisades School Dis- ufacturing, one of our most important employers in the district, trict's concert band and choir, and will soon join the marching for the past 36 years. He is the divisional vice president of sales, band, color guard, and field hockey team. Her younger sister, wholesale markets, and automotive batteries. Rayanne, is 4 years old. Even though she is not yet in school, her Sandy has worked as a certified public accountant for 20 mother helps her by teaching her numbers, the alphabet, reading, years. She earned her MBA from Villanova and worked in public writing, math, and Spanish. Certainly, Rayanne, as the youngest accounting for a Big Four firm as a financial analyst, now for sister, has three older, great examples to follow. Carpenter Technology, and as an accounting supervisor for Please join me, Mr. President, in greeting the O'Donnell fam- Sunoco. For the past 13 years, she has taught business classes at ily to the Senate today. Thank you. a high school in Berks County. Together, they have five children The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Mensch and six grandchildren. One of their children, I just learned this please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. morning, is one of my interns this summer back in my district, (Applause.) Spencer Thornburg. Please join me in welcoming John and Sandy to the Capitol. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE CANCELLED The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Schwank The PRESIDENT. Senator Brooks has returned, and her tem- please rise to be welcomed by the Senate. porary Capitol leave is cancelled. (Applause.) SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS GUESTS OF SENATOR ROBERT B. MENSCH SENATE RESOLUTION ADOPTED PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Senators STREET, COLLETT, DINNIMAN, FONTANA, The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from LEACH, KEARNEY, FARNESE, IOVINO, PHILLIPS-HILL, Montgomery, Senator Mensch. HUGHES, MUTH, TARTAGLIONE, FOLMER, SCHWANK, Senator MENSCH. Mr. President, I would like to tell you a HUTCHINSON, AUMENT, COSTA, BROWNE and little bit about a fabulous family who lives in my district. It is my YUDICHAK, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution pleasure, today, to introduce Crysta O'Donnell. She is an intern No. 175, entitled: in my Red Hill office. Crysta is 18 years old and lives in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County, but is originally A Resolution observing June 19, 2019, as "Juneteenth National from Nicaragua. Crysta previously attended Palisades High Freedom Day" in Pennsylvania. School in Kintnersville, Bucks County. Last year, she finished second place in the Talk to Your State Senator statewide video On the question, competition. If you recall, the competition was about opioids and Will the Senate adopt the resolution? addictions. The competition was launched to get middle school and high school students involved in the legislative efforts to The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from fight heroin and opioid abuse. It was sponsored by the Senate of Philadelphia, Senator Street. Pennsylvania with support from members of the Drug and Alco- Senator STREET. Mr. President, since 2003, my predecessor, hol Service Providers Organization of Pennsylvania. Crysta sub- Senator Shirley Kitchen, has submitted resolutions recognizing mitted an outstanding video, and we are proud to recognize her the significance of Juneteenth across the Commonwealth of project and the success in that competition. Pennsylvania. I have been proud to inherit this legacy and have In the fall, she will enter her sophomore year at the University done the same for the past few years. of Scranton, where she is a double major in international studies Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day in which and Hispanic studies, as well as a French language minor. At the the last of the enslaved people in this country located in University of Scranton, she works as a Spanish and ESL tutor for Galveston, Texas, were informed of the Emancipation Proclama- students and members of the community and is an officer of the tion. Juneteenth is one of the oldest African American holiday Spanish club, and a member of the archery and fencing teams. observances in the United States, and it began as a celebration to Joining her today is her father, Raymond, her mother, experience the jubilation and reassurance that came with the end Gabriela, and her three younger sisters, Camila, Abby, and of the Civil War for people who were enslaved and quickly 2019 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 665 spread from Galveston to the rest of the United States. The holi- The PRESIDENT. Would the guests of Senator Street please day is celebrated in a variety of ways, and it is recognized as a rise to be welcomed by the Senate. holiday observance in over 41 States as a way to acknowledge (Applause.) the past and celebrate the present. It has enjoyed a tremendous growth rate in recent years, and a number of Juneteenth organiza- And the question recurring, tions have taken part in spreading this important tradition Will the Senate adopt the resolution? throughout the United States. The holiday today seeks to prolif- A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined erate the idea of self-improvement, the celebration of African in the affirmative. culture, and the respect for all cultures. This day of pride is in- RECESS credibly significant to many Pennsylvanians and, as such, it de- serves to be recognized in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Centre, Senator Corman. GUESTS OF SENATOR SHARIF T. STREET Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I request a recess of the PRESENTED TO THE SENATE Senate for the purpose of a Republican caucus to be held imme- diately in the Majority Caucus Room. Senator STREET. Mr. President, across the State of Pennsyl- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from vania, Juneteenth is observed to complete the cycle for freedom Allegheny, Senator Costa. for Americans' Independence Day observances. Forty-three of Senator COSTA. Mr. President, Senate Democrats will meet the 50 States, and the District of Columbia, have recognized in the rear of the Chamber for a caucus as well. Juneteenth either as a State holiday or ceremonial holiday, or a The PRESIDENT. For purposes of Republican and Demo- day of observance. Later today, Governor Wolf will sign House cratic caucuses to be held in their respective caucus rooms, with- Bill No. 619 recognizing "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" in out objection, the Senate stands in recess. Pennsylvania as a State annual designation and holiday obser- vance. National Juneteenth Foundation has been promoting the AFTER RECESS national recognition of Juneteenth Independence Day for nearly The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the 25 years. Regional membership extends to all 50 States and the Senate will come to order. U.S. territories of Guam and the nation's capital of Washington, D.C. RECESS Mr. President, today I am joined by guests from across the Commonwealth, and they include Ron Brown, who is the north- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from east regional director for the National Juneteenth Foundation and Centre, Senator Corman. founder and CEO of the Pennsylvania Juneteenth Coalition, as Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I request a recess of the well as Tamara Staley, president and COO of the Juneteenth Senate for the purpose of an off-the-floor meeting of the Com- Family. Other guests include Connie Swinson, the Johnson mittee on Education to be held in the Rules room in the rear of House; Dr. Joi Spraggins, Legacy Pathways, LLC; Russell Da- the Chamber. vis; Doug Paige; Oli Larmi; Marguritte Brown; Sarah Brown; The PRESIDENT. For the purpose of an off-the-floor meeting Lenwood Sloan, Commonwealth Monument Foundation; Wil- of the Committee on Education to be held in the Rules room in liam Marshall; former Pennsylvania State Representative An- the rear of the Chamber, without objection, the Senate stands in drew Carn; Gary Smalls; Tim Brown; Caroline Baker, represent- recess. ing the Reading NAACP; Martha Moorer, also from the Reading AFTER RECESS NAACP; Eric George, from the Reading NAACP; Marilyn Brown; Leon Brown; Nichole Murton; Dennis Murton; Joy Reid; The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the Lamar Williams; Leah Clouden; Gail Clouden; William Mar- Senate will come to order. shall, representing Pittsburgh; Margo Doss, representing Pitts- burgh; Gary Shepherd, famous radio personality; Bigga Dre; CALENDAR Melody Muhammad Mason; journalist Heshimu Jaramogi; Mark THIRD CONSIDERATION CALENDAR Harrell; Doug Page; David Hopkins; Keith Coleman; Deborah Kelly; Markayla Woods; Laverne McNair; William Bradley; PREFERRED BILL ON THIRD Sheila Johnson; Robert Gay; Denise Carey; John Welsh; and CONSIDERATION AND FINAL PASSAGE Lateefah Shakir. My last two guests are special to me. One is a young lady who SB 241 (Pr. No. 1016) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- is a rising junior in high school who is an all-public athlete in ation of the bill, entitled: track and field and cross country, a straight-A student at the pres- tigious Central High School, America's first public high school An Act making appropriations from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund and the Philadelphia Taxicab Medallion in Philadelphia, my alma mater. She will be studying at Cornell Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for the fiscal year July 1, University this summer, black feminism, and she looks a lot like 2019, to June 30, 2020. my mom, she is my daughter, Sheyla Street. My final guest is a newly committed member of the United States Navy, Sharif Considered the third time and agreed to, Street, Jr. And the amendments made thereto having been printed as required by the Constitution, 666 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE JUNE 19,

On the question, On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? Will the Senate agree to the amendment?

The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman the Constitution and were as follows, viz: from Montgomery, Senator Muth. Senator MUTH. Mr. President, this amendment basically YEA-50 further defines surgical procedure based on the American Col- lege of Surgeons and also limits controlled substance prescrip- Argall DiSanto Leach Stefano Aument Farnese Martin Street tion treatment to a maximum of a 14-day supply. This amend- Baker Folmer Mastriano Tartaglione ment would help curb any issues with having extensions longer Bartolotta Fontana Mensch Tomlinson than necessary for a pain medication. Blake Gordner Muth Vogel The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Boscola Haywood Phillips-Hill Ward, Judy Brewster Hughes Pittman Ward, Kim Centre, Senator Corman. Brooks Hutchinson Regan Williams, Anthony H Senator CORMAN. Mr. President, I ask for a negative vote. Browne Iovino Sabatina Williams, Lindsey The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Collett Kearney Santarsiero Yaw Corman Killion Scarnati Yudichak Allegheny, Senator Costa. Costa Langerholc Scavello Senator COSTA. Mr. President, if I could, on this amend- Dinniman Laughlin Schwank ment, this is precisely the issue that was raised yesterday on the floor by myself and others in our Caucus who are concerned NAY-0 about the openendedness with respect to the prescribing of drugs and the situation where there is not a specifically defined type of A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted situation in terms of surgery that would be part of this plan, and "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. that is precisely why the amendment is being offered, to be able Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to to define it definitively, and, more importantly, put limitations on the House of Representatives for concurrence. the length of time these narcotics could be prescribed. For that reason, I ask my colleagues to join the gentlewoman in the BILL OVER IN ORDER amendment and supporting the amendment as we go forward. Thank you. SB 91 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the request of Senator CORMAN. And the question recurring, Will the Senate agree to the amendment? BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION AND FINAL PASSAGE The yeas and nays were required by Senator MUTH and were as follows, viz: SB 112 (Pr. No. 1017) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: YEA-21

An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Blake Farnese Muth Williams, Anthony H Consolidated Statutes, in prescribing opioids to minors, providing for Boscola Fontana Sabatina Williams, Lindsey prescribing opioids to individuals and further providing for definitions, Brewster Haywood Santarsiero Yudichak for prohibition and for procedure; and making editorial changes. Collett Hughes Schwank Costa Iovino Street Dinniman Kearney Tartaglione On the question, Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? NAY-29

MUTH AMENDMENT A2213 OFFERED Argall Folmer Mastriano Tomlinson Aument Gordner Mensch Vogel Baker Hutchinson Phillips-Hill Ward, Judy Senator MUTH offered the following amendment No. A2213: Bartolotta Killion Pittman Ward, Kim Brooks Langerholc Regan Yaw Amend Bill, page 3, line 23, by striking out the period after "PRO- Browne Laughlin Scarnati CEDURE" and inserting: Corman Leach Scavello , in which case the individual's treatment with a controlled DiSanto Martin Stefano substance is no longer than a 14-day supply post-surgery from the date of discharge from a licensed health care facility and until the individ- Less than a majority of the Senators having voted "aye," the ual's pain management needs are further evaluated by the prescriber. question was determined in the negative. For purposes of this subparagraph, a "major surgical procedure" shall include a procedure performed for the purpose of structurally altering the human body by incision or destruction of tissues and is part of the And the question recurring, practice of medicine for the diagnostic or therapeutic treatment of con- Will the Senate agree to the bill on third consideration? ditions or disease processes by any instruments causing localized alter- It was agreed to. ation or transportation of live human tissue, which include lasers, ultra- And the amendments made thereto having been printed as sound, ionizing radiation, scalpels, probes and needles. required by the Constitution, 2019 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 667

On the question, has support from the Pennsylvania Office of Victim Advocate, Shall the bill pass finally? Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, Pennsylvania Co- alition Against Rape, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of Violence, the Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police, Women the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Organized Against Rape, numerous local women's centers, and individual survivors of sexually violent crimes across the Com- YEA-50 monwealth. I therefore urge my colleagues to join me in support- ing this legislation. Thank you. Argall DiSanto Leach Stefano Aument Farnese Martin Street Baker Folmer Mastriano Tartaglione And the question recurring, Bartolotta Fontana Mensch Tomlinson Shall the bill pass finally? Blake Gordner Muth Vogel Boscola Haywood Phillips-Hill Ward, Judy Brewster Hughes Pittman Ward, Kim The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of Brooks Hutchinson Regan Williams, Anthony H the Constitution and were as follows, viz: Browne Iovino Sabatina Williams, Lindsey Collett Kearney Santarsiero Yaw Corman Killion Scarnati Yudichak YEA-50 Costa Langerholc Scavello Dinniman Laughlin Schwank Argall DiSanto Leach Stefano Aument Farnese Martin Street Baker Folmer Mastriano Tartaglione NAY-0 Bartolotta Fontana Mensch Tomlinson Blake Gordner Muth Vogel A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted Boscola Haywood Phillips-Hill Ward, Judy Brewster Hughes Pittman Ward, Kim "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Brooks Hutchinson Regan Williams, Anthony H Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to Browne Iovino Sabatina Williams, Lindsey the House of Representatives for concurrence. Collett Kearney Santarsiero Yaw Corman Killion Scarnati Yudichak Costa Langerholc Scavello SB 123 (Pr. No. 1000) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Dinniman Laughlin Schwank ation of the bill, entitled: NAY-0 An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted further providing for parole procedure. "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to Considered the third time and agreed to, the House of Representatives for concurrence. And the amendments made thereto having been printed as required by the Constitution, SB 166 (Pr. No. 985) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? An Act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 2019- 2020. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Philadelphia, Senator Sabatina. Considered the third time and agreed to, Senator SABATINA. Mr. President, I rise to speak in favor of And the amendments made thereto having been printed as Senate Bill No. 123, better known as Karen's Law. Karen required by the Constitution, Widdoss is a constituent of mine, but, more importantly, she is a survivor. Her story and advocacy has brought us here today. On the question, She is watching from home, and I thank her for being an inspira- Shall the bill pass finally? tion for myself and survivors of sexually violent crimes across the Commonwealth. The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of Modeled after existing law, my bill seeks to decrease the the Constitution and were as follows, viz: revictimization of victims of sexually violent crimes that they face during the parole process. Current law dictates that a sexu- YEA-50 ally violent offender may apply for parole each year following their minimum sentence date. For Karen and survivors like her, Argall DiSanto Leach Stefano Aument Farnese Martin Street this establishes an anniversary of trauma, year after year, where Baker Folmer Mastriano Tartaglione they relive their nightmare through testimony that they provide Bartolotta Fontana Mensch Tomlinson to the parole board. To decrease this revictimization, Senate Bill Blake Gordner Muth Vogel Boscola Haywood Phillips-Hill Ward, Judy No. 123 grants the parole board the ability to establish a 3-year Brewster Hughes Pittman Ward, Kim waiting period between parole applications for tier-3 sexual of- Brooks Hutchinson Regan Williams, Anthony H fenders and inmates labeled a sexually violent predator. This bill Browne Iovino Sabatina Williams, Lindsey 668 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE JUNE 19,

Collett Kearney Santarsiero Yaw And the question recurring, Corman Killion Scarnati Yudichak Costa Langerholc Scavello Shall the bill pass finally? Dinniman Laughlin Schwank The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of NAY-0 the Constitution and were as follows, viz:

A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted YEA-50 "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Argall DiSanto Leach Stefano Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to Aument Farnese Martin Street the House of Representatives for concurrence. Baker Folmer Mastriano Tartaglione Bartolotta Fontana Mensch Tomlinson Blake Gordner Muth Vogel BILLS OVER IN ORDER Boscola Haywood Phillips-Hill Ward, Judy Brewster Hughes Pittman Ward, Kim SB 174, HB 195 and SB 200 -- Without objection, the bills Brooks Hutchinson Regan Williams, Anthony H Browne Iovino Sabatina Williams, Lindsey were passed over in their order at the request of Senator Collett Kearney Santarsiero Yaw CORMAN. Corman Killion Scarnati Yudichak Costa Langerholc Scavello BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Dinniman Laughlin Schwank AND FINAL PASSAGE NAY-0 SB 223 (Pr. No. 1018) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate present said bill to No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for definitions the House of Representatives for concurrence. and for unlawful acts. HB 276 (Pr. No. 284) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Considered the third time and agreed to, ation of the bill, entitled: And the amendments made thereto having been printed as required by the Constitution, A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for rights of victims of crime. On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? Considered the third time and agreed to,

The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman On the question, from York, Senator Phillips-Hill. Shall the bill pass finally? Senator PHILLIPS-HILL. Mr. President, in 2016, the Physi- cian General of Pennsylvania issued an emergency standing or- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman der allowing EMS providers to leave a dose of Naloxone with a from Luzerne, Senator Baker. caretaker. Subsequently, the Governor issued a statewide disaster Senator BAKER. Mr. President, for 25 years, Pennsylvania declaration for a public health emergency in January of 2018, has added laws, programs, and procedures designed to give and included the standing order from the Physician General. crime victims a voice and consideration in the criminal justice Presently, these orders are not permanent. This legislation would process, and despite the good intentions and constructive actions codify these provisions into law by amending the Pennsylvania we have taken, we still find hurtful and harmful deficiencies. So, Pharmacy Act to permanently permit EMS providers to leave a today, through this legislation, we offer a consequential remedy. dose package of lifesaving Naloxone with an on-scene caregiver We have heard troubling stories from victims and their families, of a patient who overdosed on opioids and was revived by the and we have been provided with persuasive perspectives by vic- EMS. Key components of this legislation include a provision tim advocates. So, the answer then is to elevate victims' rights requiring a standing order by the Department of Health allowing through amending our State Constitution. The legislation is for the purchase of Naloxone by the public, a determination by named for Marsy Nicholas, who was murdered in 1983. This is the EMS provider at the scene that it is appropriate to dispense a nationwide effort. a dose package of Naloxone to a family member, friend, or an- As with every major issue we confront, there are ardent advo- other person who is in a position to assist. The EMS provider is cates and opponents. That is the value in submitting a proposed under no obligation to leave a package of Naloxone behind, and amendment to the people for them to render the final judgment. the EMS provider shall not incur any liability for not stocking the Through our ascent today, we clear the way for a referendum on Naloxone left behind or not dispensing the Naloxone. Please also this monumental matter. We have had our chance to weigh the remember that this bill was amended yesterday to address con- change to receive expert input and to satisfy ourselves that this cerns that had been raised by the Department of Insurance. brings needed balance and fairness to the criminal justice pro- Thank you, Mr. President, and I would appreciate an affirma- cess. There is a great public interest in community safety and tive vote by my colleagues. security. This amendment, and the other victims' rights bills be- 2019 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 669 ing advanced today, will contribute to a greater sense of justice And the question recurring, being served here in the Commonwealth. So victims do triumph Shall the bill pass finally? with the passage of House Bill No. 276. This is, by no means, the end of our work, but we are certainly off to a tremendous start. The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of I would like to take a moment to recognize the individuals the Constitution and were as follows, viz: who have been instrumental in this effort to pass Marsy's Law: the prime sponsor of the House bill, Representative Delozier; YEA-50 Representative Kauffman, who chairs the House Committee on Argall DiSanto Leach Stefano Judiciary; our former Senator, Guy Reschenthaler, who intro- Aument Farnese Martin Street duced this amendment last Session; our colleague, Senator Baker Folmer Mastriano Tartaglione Sabatina, who had the companion bill; and our colleagues who Bartolotta Fontana Mensch Tomlinson have supported this bill. We are honored to have many State and Blake Gordner Muth Vogel Boscola Haywood Phillips-Hill Ward, Judy national Marsy's Law advocacy team members joining us here in Brewster Hughes Pittman Ward, Kim the gallery today to witness this milestone: the DAs Association, Brooks Hutchinson Regan Williams, Anthony H Greg Rowe, Victim Advocate Jennifer Storm, and all of the vic- Browne Iovino Sabatina Williams, Lindsey Collett Kearney Santarsiero Yaw tims' programs across the Commonwealth have been instrumen- Corman Killion Scarnati Yudichak tal. I also take a moment to thank our Leadership for recognizing Costa Langerholc Scavello the importance of victims' rights. This package of bills, including Dinniman Laughlin Schwank Marsy's Law, have been termed historic and precedent setting. So, today, I am honored to stand before you in support of NAY-0 Marsy's Law, and I ask for your vote in support of House Bill No. 276. A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted Thank you, Mr. President. "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate return said bill to Philadelphia, Senator Sabatina. the House of Representatives with information that the Senate Senator SABATINA. Mr. President, I would like to follow up has passed the same without amendments. on the remarks of the previous speaker and thank Representative Delozier for her work on this bill. I did have the companion bill HB 315 (Pr. No. 295) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- in the Senate, but Representative Delozier had this bill last year, ation of the bill, entitled: and I give her credit for following it through. Thank you. An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylva- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman nia Consolidated Statutes, in sexual offenses, providing for the offense from Northampton, Senator Boscola. of female mutilation. Senator BOSCOLA. Mr. President, today I rise in support of House Bill No. 276, which is better known as Marsy's Law. Considered the third time and agreed to, Marsy's Law seeks to secure in our Constitution the basic rights of a victim: the right to be treated fairly and with dignity; the On the question, right to be informed about the release of the accused; the right to Shall the bill pass finally? timely notice of proceedings; the right to confer with a govern- ment attorney, essentially making it crystal clear that victims' The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of voices will be heard in a criminal proceeding; requiring victims the Constitution and were as follows, viz: to get timely notices of all proceedings, and taking into account YEA-50 the safety of the victim and the victim's family when setting bail; providing a victim reasonable notice of any release or escape of Argall DiSanto Leach Stefano the accused; securing and insuring a victim gets timely restitution Aument Farnese Martin Street Baker Folmer Mastriano Tartaglione and timely resolution of a case; and, finally, insuring the victim's Bartolotta Fontana Mensch Tomlinson right to confer with government attorneys. All of these are rights Blake Gordner Muth Vogel that should be afforded to victims. These are commonsense steps Boscola Haywood Phillips-Hill Ward, Judy Brewster Hughes Pittman Ward, Kim that will have a positive impact on how victims are treated in our Brooks Hutchinson Regan Williams, Anthony H criminal justice system. Victims will know their rights at the Browne Iovino Sabatina Williams, Lindsey beginning of the process, and they will have the ability to be Collett Kearney Santarsiero Yaw heard throughout the proceedings. I feel this will really empower Corman Killion Scarnati Yudichak Costa Langerholc Scavello victims at times when they feel powerless. Dinniman Laughlin Schwank Amending the Constitution in Pennsylvania is no easy task. Marsy's Law passed last Session unanimously. With our passage NAY-0 of this bill today, the matter will now be placed on November's ballot, and I am looking forward to voting for this today, and I A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted am so looking forward to going to the ballot box in November "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. and voting for Marsy's Law. I thank all of the advocates, some Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate return said bill to who are in the gallery, and some who are from my district. the House of Representatives with information that the Senate Thank you. has passed the same without amendments. 670 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE JUNE 19,

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Argall DiSanto Leach Stefano HB 318, SB 325, HB 330, HB 370, SB 456 and SB 485 -- Aument Farnese Martin Street Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the Baker Folmer Mastriano Tartaglione request of Senator GORDNER. Bartolotta Fontana Mensch Tomlinson Blake Gordner Muth Vogel Boscola Haywood Phillips-Hill Ward, Judy BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Brewster Hughes Pittman Ward, Kim AND FINAL PASSAGE Brooks Hutchinson Regan Williams, Anthony H Browne Iovino Sabatina Williams, Lindsey Collett Kearney Santarsiero Yaw HB 502 (Pr. No. 490) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Corman Killion Scarnati Yudichak ation of the bill, entitled: Costa Langerholc Scavello Dinniman Laughlin Schwank An Act amending the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act, in crime victims, further providing for NAY-0 rights. A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted Considered the third time and agreed to, "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate return said bill to On the question, the House of Representatives with information that the Senate Shall the bill pass finally? has passed the same without amendments.

The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of BILLS OVER IN ORDER the Constitution and were as follows, viz: HB 547, HB 548, SB 575, SB 590, SB 669, SB 748, HB 751, YEA-50 HB 826 and HB 1172 -- Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator GORDNER. Argall DiSanto Leach Stefano Aument Farnese Martin Street Baker Folmer Mastriano Tartaglione SECOND CONSIDERATION CALENDAR Bartolotta Fontana Mensch Tomlinson Blake Gordner Muth Vogel Boscola Haywood Phillips-Hill Ward, Judy BILLS OVER IN ORDER Brewster Hughes Pittman Ward, Kim Brooks Hutchinson Regan Williams, Anthony H SB 22, SB 28 and SB 60 -- Without objection, the bills were Browne Iovino Sabatina Williams, Lindsey Collett Kearney Santarsiero Yaw passed over in their order at the request of Senator GORDNER. Corman Killion Scarnati Yudichak Costa Langerholc Scavello BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION Dinniman Laughlin Schwank AND REREFERRED NAY-0 SB 61 (Pr. No. 1006) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate return said bill to as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and the House of Representatives with information that the Senate malt and brewed beverages, further providing for wine and spirits auc- has passed the same without amendments. tion permits.

HB 504 (Pr. No. 492) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Considered the second time and agreed to, ation of the bill, entitled: Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- ation. An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylva- Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice nia Consolidated Statutes, in sexual offenses, further providing for vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on evidence of victim's sexual conduct. Appropriations.

Considered the third time and agreed to, HB 64 (Pr. No. 68) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: On the question, Shall the bill pass finally? An Act amending the act of July 2, 1993 (P.L.345, No.48), entitled "An act empowering the General Counsel or his designee to issue sub- poenas for certain licensing board activities; providing for hearing ex- The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provisions of aminers in the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs; provid- the Constitution and were as follows, viz: ing additional powers to the Commissioner of Professional and Occupa- tional Affairs; and further providing for civil penalties and license sus- pension," further providing for civil penalties. 2019 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 671

Considered the second time and agreed to, Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- ation. ation. Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. Appropriations.

BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION HB 131 (Pr. No. 857) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: HB 65 (Pr. No. 69) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for An Act designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 3047 definitions; in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and over the South Branch of Blacklick Creek, Blacklick Township, Cam- brewed beverages, further providing for malt and brewed beverages bria County, as the Private First Class Steve L. Klosz Memorial Bridge. manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses and for breweries; in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited wineries and for Considered the second time and agreed to, distilleries; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for con- Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- struction and applicability. ation. Considered the second time and agreed to, BILLS OVER IN ORDER Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- ation. SB 66 and SB 81 -- Without objection, the bills were passed Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice over in their order at the request of Senator GORDNER. vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. BILL REREFERRED BILL OVER IN ORDER AND LAID ON THE TABLE SB 92 (Pr. No. 1010) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: SB 140 (Pr. No. 726) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in taxation and finance, further An Act providing for family and medical leave for eligible employ- providing for exemptions and special provisions. ees. Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice request of Senator GORDNER. vote, the bill was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. Pursuant to Senate Rule 9, the bill was laid on the table.

BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION BILLS OVER IN ORDER AND REREFERRED SB 147, SB 217, HB 233 and HB 235 -- Without objection, SB 94 (Pr. No. 940) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator of the bill, entitled: GORDNER.

An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION as the Workers' Compensation Act, in additional coverages, further providing for the definition of "employe"; and making editorial changes. HB 262 (Pr. No. 233) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: Considered the second time and agreed to, An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in inheritance tax, further providing ation. for inheritance tax rate. Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on Considered the second time and agreed to, Appropriations. Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- ation. SB 114 (Pr. No. 83) -- The Senate proceeded to consideration of the bill, entitled: BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION AND REREFERRED An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- dated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for snow HB 265 (Pr. No. 2177) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- and ice dislodged or falling from moving vehicle. ation of the bill, entitled: 672 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE JUNE 19,

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), Considered the second time and agreed to, known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- providing for career information and recruitment; in terms and courses of study, further providing for Commission for Agricultural Education ation. Excellence; in vocational education, further providing for career and Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice technical education equipment grants and providing for utilization of vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on credits; providing for classification of program code; and, in transfers Appropriations. of credits between institutions of higher education, further providing for definitions, for duties of public institutions of higher education and State-related institutions, for Transfer and Articulation Oversight Com- SB 414 (Pr. No. 1013) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- mittee and for duties of department. ation of the bill, entitled:

Considered the second time and agreed to, An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in voting by qualified absen- tee electors, further providing for applications for official absentee ation. ballots, for absentee electors files and lists, for delivering or mailing Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice ballots, for voting by absentee electors and for canvassing of official vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on absentee ballots. Appropriations. Considered the second time and agreed to, BILL OVER IN ORDER Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- ation. SB 277 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice order at the request of Senator GORDNER. vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION AND REREFERRED SB 418 (Pr. No. 1014) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: SB 300 (Pr. No. 1011) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in ballots, further providing An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), for number of ballots to be printed and specimen ballots. known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in qualifications of electors, further Considered the second time and agreed to, providing for qualifications of electors at primaries; in party organiza- tion, further providing for only enrolled electors to vote at primaries or Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- hold party offices; in nomination of candidates, further providing for ation. candidates to be nominated and party officers to be elected at primaries Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice and providing for procedure for unenrolled electors to cast primary vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on ballots; and, in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for manner of applying to vote, persons entitled to Appropriations. vote, voter's certificates, entries to be made in district register, num- bered lists of voters and challenges. SB 421 (Pr. No. 1015) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), ation. known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in ballots, further providing Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice for form of official election ballot; in voting machines, further provid- ing for requirements of voting machines and for form of ballot labels on vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on voting machines; in electronic voting systems, further providing for Appropriations. requirements of electronic voting systems, for forms and for election day procedures and the process of voting; and, in preparation for and BILLS OVER IN ORDER conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for instructions of voters and manner of voting in districts in which voting machines are used, for count and return of votes in districts in which ballots are used SB 337, SB 351, SB 356 and SB 396 -- Without objection, the and for what ballots shall be counted, manner of counting and defective bills were passed over in their order at the request of Senator ballots. GORDNER. Considered the second time and agreed to, BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- AND REREFERRED ation. Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice SB 411 (Pr. No. 1012) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on ation of the bill, entitled: Appropriations.

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of SB 422 (Pr. No. 399) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for absentee voting. ation of the bill, entitled: 2019 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 673

An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), tion, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, providing for Pennsylvania Senator GORDNER. Election Law Advisory Board. BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION Considered the second time and agreed to, AND REREFERRED Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- ation. SB 693 (Pr. No. 838) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice ation of the bill, entitled: vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in ballots, further providing HB 423 (Pr. No. 2175) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- for form of ballots, printing ballots, stubs and numbers; in voting ma- ation of the bill, entitled: chines, further providing for form of ballot labels on voting machines; and, in electronic voting systems, further providing for forms. An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in general provisions applying to both liquor and Considered the second time and agreed to, malt and brewed beverages, further providing for local option. Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- ation. Considered the second time and agreed to, Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on ation. Appropriations. Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on BILL OVER IN ORDER Appropriations. SB 729 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its BILL OVER IN ORDER order at the request of Senator GORDNER.

SB 447 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION order at the request of Senator GORDNER. AND REREFERRED

BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION SB 751 (Pr. No. 1007) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: HB 448 (Pr. No. 2181) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in professional employees, An Act amending the act of June 12, 2018 (P.L.136, No.28), known further providing for rating system and for persons to be suspended and as the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States providing for a revised rating system. Semiquincentennial Act, further providing for definitions, for establish- ment, for composition and for report to the Governor and the General Considered the second time and agreed to, Assembly. Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- ation. Considered the second time and agreed to, Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on ation. Appropriations.

BILL OVER IN ORDER AND LAID ON THE TABLE SB 778 (Pr. No. 1003) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: SB 481 (Pr. No. 729) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: An Act amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sustainable mobility options, An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated further providing for Public Transportation Trust Fund; and, in Pennsyl- Statutes, in fishing licenses, further providing for exemptions from vania Turnpike, further providing for definitions. license requirements. Considered the second time and agreed to, Without objection, the bill was passed over in its order at the Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- request of Senator GORDNER. ation. Pursuant to Senate Rule 9, the bill was laid on the table. Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on BILLS OVER IN ORDER Appropriations.

SB 493, SB 494, SB 495, SB 531, SB 569, SB 601, HB 615, HB 786 (Pr. No. 2178) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- SB 688, SB 689, SB 690, SB 691 and SB 692 -- Without objec- ation of the bill, entitled: 674 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE JUNE 19,

An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania and security for damages and for permit for movement during course of Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, further manufacture and providing for permit for movement of hot ingots or hot providing for definitions and for Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foun- boxes. dation, providing for accreditation of trauma centers, for submission of list, for funding, for notification of trauma center closure, for reporting Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice and for certification and financial report; and making a related repeal. vote, the bill was laid on the table. Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION ation. AND REREFERRED Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on HB 1232 (Pr. No. 1444) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Appropriations. ation of the bill, entitled: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), BILL OVER IN ORDER known as The Fiscal Code, in additional special funds, providing for the Enhanced Revenue Collection Account; in 2018-2019 budget imple- HB 808 -- Without objection, the bill was passed over in its mentation, further providing for Department of Revenue; and making order at the request of Senator GORDNER. an editorial change.

BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- HB 915 (Pr. No. 1487) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation. ation of the bill, entitled: Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- Appropriations. dated Statutes, in size, weight and load, further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture; and, in powers of department HB 1324 (Pr. No. 2179) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- and local authorities, further providing for power of Governor during ation of the bill, entitled: emergency. An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Considered the second time and agreed to, Consolidated Statutes, in military educational programs, further provid- Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- ing for definitions, for eligibility, for grants, for amount of grants, for ation. limitations, for recoupment of grant payments, for regulations, for ad- ministration and for Educational Assistance Program Fund and provid- ing for a military family education program; and making editorial BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION changes. AND REREFERRED Considered the second time and agreed to, HB 947 (Pr. No. 2176) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- ation of the bill, entitled: ation. Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on and brewed beverages, further providing for sales by liquor licensees Appropriations. and restrictions, for performing arts facility license and for hours of operation relative to manufacturers, importing distributors and distribu- HB 1461 (Pr. No. 2064) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- tors; and, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire ation of the bill, entitled: and transporters for hire, further providing for distilleries. An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), Considered the second time and agreed to, known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Office of State Inspector Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- General, further providing for criminal charges. ation. Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice Considered the second time and agreed to, vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- Appropriations. ation. Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice BILL LAID ON THE TABLE vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations. HB 1077 (Pr. No. 2180) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: HB 1524 (Pr. No. 2066) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- ation of the bill, entitled: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consoli- dated Statutes, in fees, further providing for annual hauling permits; An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known and, in size, weight and load, further providing for conditions of permits as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt 2019 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 675 and brewed beverages, further providing for limiting number of retail The Clerk read the nomination as follows: licenses to be issued in each county and for licenses not assignable and transfers. MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD Considered the second time and agreed to, Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- February 15, 2019 ation. Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice To the Honorable, the Senate vote, the bill just considered was rereferred to the Committee on of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Appropriations. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION advice and consent of the Senate, Mary Isenhour, 3968 Green Street, Harrisburg 17110, Dauphin County, Fifteenth Senatorial District, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, to HB 1549 (Pr. No. 2118) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- serve until May 16, 2023, and until her successor is appointed and qual- ation of the bill, entitled: ified, but not longer than six months beyond that period, vice Michael Newsome, York, resigned.

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known TOM WOLF as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing Governor for definitions and for imposition of tax; and, in special taxing author- ity, further providing for special taxing authority. On the question, Considered the second time and agreed to, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination? Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for third consider- ation. The yeas and nays were required by Senator AUMENT and were as follows, viz: SENATE RESOLUTION No. 105, TABLED YEA-45

Senator GORDNER, without objection, called up from page Argall Dinniman Leach Tartaglione 16 of the Calendar, Senate Resolution No. 105, entitled: Aument DiSanto Mensch Tomlinson Baker Farnese Muth Vogel A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Com- Bartolotta Fontana Pittman Ward, Judy mittee to conduct a study of the statutory cap on the Pennsylvania State Blake Gordner Regan Ward, Kim Boscola Haywood Sabatina Williams, Anthony H Police complement and issue a report of its findings and recommenda- Brewster Hughes Santarsiero Williams, Lindsey tions to the Senate. Brooks Hutchinson Scarnati Yaw Browne Iovino Scavello Yudichak Upon motion of Senator GORDNER, and agreed to by voice Collett Kearney Schwank Corman Killion Stefano vote, the resolution was laid on the table. Costa Laughlin Street

SENATE RESOLUTION No. 105 NAY-5 TAKEN FROM THE TABLE Folmer Martin Mastriano Phillips-Hill Senator GORDNER. Mr. President, I move that Senate Reso- Langerholc lution No. 105 be taken from the table and placed on the Calen- dar. A constitutional two-thirds majority of all the Senators having The motion was agreed to by voice vote. voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. The PRESIDENT. The resolution will be placed on the Calen- Ordered, That the Governor be informed accordingly. dar. EXECUTIVE SESSION RISES EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS Senator AUMENT. Mr. President, I move that the Executive EXECUTIVE SESSION Session do now rise. The motion was agreed to by voice vote. Motion was made by Senator AUMENT, That the Senate do now resolve itself into Executive Session RECESS for the purpose of considering a nomination made by the Gover- nor. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Which was agreed to by voice vote. Columbia, Senator Gordner. Senator GORDNER. Mr. President, I request a brief recess of NOMINATION TAKEN FROM THE TABLE the Senate for the Republican Members to join me at the podium. The PRESIDENT. For the purpose of a Republican meeting Senator AUMENT. Mr. President, I call from the table a cer- at the Leader's podium, without objection, the Senate stands in tain nomination and ask for its consideration. recess. 676 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE JUNE 19,

AFTER RECESS Senators BAKER, SCAVELLO, VOGEL, FONTANA, J. WARD, MARTIN, DINNIMAN, BARTOLOTTA, AUMENT, The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the HUGHES, COSTA, KILLION, BROWNE and PHILLIPS- Senate will come to order. HILL, by unanimous consent, offered Senate Resolution No. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 177, entitled: BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE A Resolution recognizing the month of July 2019 as "Lakes Appre- ciation Month" in Pennsylvania. Senator LANGERHOLC, from the Committee on Education, reported the following bill: On the question, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? HB 1615 (Pr. No. 2084) The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Luzerne, Senator Baker. An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in educational tax credits, Senator BAKER. Mr. President, I offer my written remarks further providing for definitions. for the record. The PRESIDENT. Without objection, the remarks will be SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED spread upon the record. Senators DiSANTO, BROWNE, MARTIN, PHILLIPS-HILL, (The following prepared remarks were made part of the re- J. WARD, DINNIMAN, BREWSTER, SCAVELLO, HUTCH- cord at the request of the gentlewoman from Luzerne, Senator INSON, IOVINO, AUMENT, COSTA, FOLMER, BAKER:) BARTOLOTTA, KILLION and HUGHES, by unanimous con- sent, offered Senate Resolution No. 176, entitled: Mr. President, Minnesota is frequently referred to as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and even that large number well understates things when ponds and wetlands are thrown into their tabulation. Pennsylvania is not A Resolution recognizing June 19, 2019, as "World Sickle Cell in the same league, having on the upside of 5,000 waterbodies when we Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to shine the light on sickle cell dis- count lakes, ponds, and reservoirs, but Minnesota has nearly twice the ease. land area. So these waterbodies are prominent physical features in our geography. No resident lives very far from one or more. Probably ev- On the question, eryone has fond memories of good times in, on, or by a lake. Will the Senate adopt the resolution? Many are natural occurrences, but more than a few are man made. Either way, they are important environmental, economic, and emotional contributors to our lives and well-being. When we take into account The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from water supply and storage, flood control, recreation, low-scale Dauphin, Senator DiSanto. hydropower, habitat for fish and fowl, and the key attraction of count- Senator DiSANTO. Mr. President, 10 years ago, the General less camps and cabins, these bodies of water are invaluable and indis- pensable. Assembly of the United Nations adopted a resolution to recog- Our appreciation goes beyond the recognition of the importance of nize sickle cell disease as a serious world health problem on June lakes. We are fortunate to have the good work of the Pennsylvania Lake 19 of each year at the national and international levels. Sickle Management Society as an advocacy outfit. As with every resource in cell disease occurs when hemoglobin, a protein carried by the our natural surroundings, it requires wise management and consistent maintenance to ensure the health of our waters. With appreciation co- body's red blood cells that attaches to oxygen in the lungs and is mes the need for awareness of the challenges we face in sustaining our transported throughout the body, is abnormal, causing the blood lakes, ponds, and reservoirs, just as we do for our streams. cells to take on a rigid sickle shape. Sickle cells can get stuck and So this summer, as we are enjoying swimming, fishing, boating, block blood flow, causing severe pain and infections. "World waterskiing, and other activities, or just watching waves lap the shore or the sun reflect off the water, we can take a moment and express grati- Sickle Cell Awareness Day" is important to help build support tude for this incredible natural inheritance that we must protect for networks and strengthen our community's collective resolve to future generations. care for those affected and their families, and ultimately find a cure for the disease. In Pennsylvania, we are fortunate to have And the question recurring, the Sickle Cell Council as an essential partner, providing support Will the Senate adopt the resolution? to patients, families, and caregivers affected by the disease. The A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined council's programs have helped educate and connect people with in the affirmative. critical resources and services to maintain control over their lives in spite of the sickle cell disease. Senator FONTANA, by unanimous consent, offered Senate I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their sup- Resolution No. 178, entitled: port of this resolution as we all shine the light on sickle cell dis- A Resolution recognizing PHEAA's new PA Forward Student Loan ease and promote increased public awareness and understanding. Program as a cooperative effort utilizing Commonwealth resources for Thank you, Mr. President. students and families in Pennsylvania. On the question, And the question recurring, Will the Senate adopt the resolution? Will the Senate adopt the resolution? A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from in the affirmative. Allegheny, Senator Fontana. 2019 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 677

Senator FONTANA. Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to 12:00 P.M. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Hrg. Rm. 1 join me in recognizing the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assis- (to consider Senate Bill No. 722; and North Off. House Bill No. 33) tance Agency's new PA Forward Student Loan Program in Penn- sylvania. As many of us are aware, students are experiencing 12:30 P.M. AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS Room 461 difficulty affording the costs of higher education attendance, (to consider House Bills No. 1514, 1516, Main Capitol even after taking advantage of grants, scholarships, and aid. For 1520, 1526 and 1590) this reason, PHEAA's new PA Forward Student Loan Program 12:45 P.M. JUDICIARY (to consider Senate Bill No. Rules Cmte. was introduced as a cooperative effort that utilizes Common- 473; and House Bill No. 1614) Conf. Rm. wealth resources for students and families in our State. The loan program combines all of the borrower's Federal and private loans Off the Floor APPROPRIATIONS (to consider Senate Rules Cmte. Bills No. 300, 411, 412, 413, 414, 418, Conf. Rm. into one convenient monthly payment, which can help reduce the 421, 422, 607, 742, 743, 744, 745, 746, amount the borrower will pay over the life of the loan. PHEAA 751 and 778; and House Bills No. 24, serves as the lender and services for the program that offers a 131, 265, 423, 786 and 807) variety of borrower-friendly loans for undergraduate and gradu- Off the Floor LABOR AND INDUSTRY (to consider Rules Cmte. ate students, as well as parent borrowers. House Bills No. 716 and 1170) Conf. Rm. Mr. President, this is all made possible with a tax-exempt allocation provided by the Department of Community and Eco- Off the Floor RULES AND EXECUTIVE Rules Cmte. nomic Development and support from the State Treasury. This NOMINATIONS (to consider certain Conf. Rm. Executive Nominations) unique leveraging of Commonwealth resources allows PHEAA to provide the loan program at low rates with superior borrower Off the Floor VETERANS AFFAIRS AND Rules Cmte. benefits and protections. Not to mention, borrowers may receive EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (to Conf. Rm. an interest rate reduction upon successful graduation and for consider Senate Resolution No. 170) enrolling in an immediate repayment through direct deposit. As TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019 vice chairman of PHEAA, I encourage students to look at every funding mechanism possible to afford higher education before 10:00 A.M. JUDICIARY (public hearing to consider Hrg. Rm. 1 taking out student loans. However, a more borrower-friendly and probation and parole reform in North Off. Pennsylvania, including a discussion of affordable option when necessary for students aspiring to fulfill Senate Bill No. 14) their higher education desires is PHEAA's PA Forward Student Loan Program. Thank you. 12:00 P.M. EDUCATION (public hearing to consider Room 461 the nomination of Pedro Rivera as Main Capitol And the question recurring, Secretary of the Department of Education) Will the Senate adopt the resolution? WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019 A voice vote having been taken, the question was determined in the affirmative. 8:30 A.M. JUDICIARY (public hearing to consider Hrg. Rm. 1 probation and parole reform in North Off. BILLS ON FIRST CONSIDERATION Pennsylvania, including a discussion of Senate Bill No. 14) Senator COLLETT. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do now proceed to consideration of all bills reported from commit- PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES tees for the first time at today's Session. The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman The motion was agreed to by voice vote. from Philadelphia, Senator Tartaglione. The bills were as follows: Senator TARTAGLIONE. Mr. President, today marks 4,728 days since the Pennsylvania legislature last raised our minimum SB 31, SB 67, SB 258, SB 284, SB 352, SB 438, SB 586, HB wage. Mr. President, that is 13 years since the General Assembly 407 and HB 1615. has made a change on this issue. I take this opportunity to speak about change. I am not talking about the kind of change that And said bills having been considered for the first time, Pennsylvania's low-wage workers get in their paycheck every Ordered, To be printed on the Calendar for second consider- week, I am talking about the real change that we can make in ation. people's lives by raising the minimum wage to a fair living wage. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SECRETARY Change can be a very difficult process for all of us. It can make us feel uncomfortable, like when we move into a new home, The following announcements were read by the Secretary of when we start a new job, or when our children go off to college. the Senate: But at the end of the day, we accept changes like these and em- brace them because we know we ultimately benefit. In a similar SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA way, the prospect of raising the minimum wage from $7.25 to COMMITTEE MEETINGS $12 this year and to $15 over the next 6 years is uncomfortable MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2019 to some Pennsylvanians, many of whom perpetrate and buy into doomsday rhetoric, that it will kill profitable businesses, crush a 11:30 A.M. BANKING AND INSURANCE (to Room 8E-B thriving job market, and cause consumer prices to soar. To them, consider House Bills No. 3 and 1016) East Wing 678 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE JUNE 19, the status quo is safer than change, but for more than one-third assistance or roll it back in any way, let us be clear about the of Pennsylvania families, our current income structure is tenuous message that we are sending, and that is we are telling folks that and debilitating. we do not care about that they are living in poverty. We do not Yesterday, the Pennsylvania United Way released its ALICE care that they are food insecure or housing insecure. Report. ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Con- I will tell you something else we do not do, and I learned this strained, and Employed. It is a methodology that the United Way the last time that this Chamber was faced with the issue of a cut uses to assess the cost of living county by county and to measure in general assistance. It was during the last administration, Re- how working Pennsylvanians are struggling to afford their basic publican administration, and I learned from my colleague at the necessities. The formula accounts for housing, child care, food, time, Senator Kitchen, that we do not do that to people. We do transportation, and healthcare at a bare minimum survival level. not do it. We do not barter with it, we do not bluff with it, we do The report shows that in 2017, 13 percent of the 5 million house- not mess around with general assistance, because at the end of holds in Pennsylvania qualified as poor, while another 24 percent the day, Mr. President, those numbers on that spreadsheet refer were below the ALICE threshold. That means 37 percent of to people here in Pennsylvania. She would say, we are Demo- Pennsylvania households were in poverty or near poverty. Those crats, we believe in certain things, and we do not believe with figures are virtually unchanged from 2014, which were un- bartering or bluffing when it comes to something as critically changed from 2012, and unchanged from 2010. When children important as this. Because, at the end of the day, like I said, even are a part of the equation, the rates are even higher. For house- throwing general assistance in a discussion like this sends a mes- holds led by single mothers, the poverty or near-poverty rate is sage to people. It sends a message that we do not care. We do not an astonishing 74 percent. In short, nothing we have done in the feel like that, and I know when my colleague, years ago, fought General Assembly since the United Way began its research has that battle each and every day, she would say it on this floor and moved the needle on poverty or near-poverty in this Common- she would say it when she went back to her district, that it is wealth. critically important that we insure that these types of programs Mr. President, something has to change, and it has to change are not bartered, bluffed, or negotiated away, whether it is a now. My legislation, Senate Bill No. 12, would make that Democrat or a Republican in office. change. It would establish the Commonwealth as a national To even have the discussion, in my opinion, Mr. President, leader on minimum wage, and it would grant millions of Penn- is a mistake and it is mean-spirited. We have money to fund this sylvanians the financial independence they have worked so long program. We know that. Why make those folks have to worry, and so hard to earn. have to call, have to be concerned is it going to happen again? Thank you, Mr. President. Because it did under the last administration. Seventy thousand The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from folks were taken off, like that. We fought hard to stop it. We Philadelphia, Senator Farnese. fought hard. Senator FARNESE. Mr. President, I know that this time every The other issue, Mr. President, is one that has been advocated year we turn to the discussion of the budget. We have discus- for strongly by my colleague, Senator Tartaglione, for years. She sions about numbers and line items and, eventually, we reach an spoke about it briefly again today. I stand with her and I stand agreement on the math and we put that issue aside. But, over the with my Caucus about the issue of raising the minimum wage. years, I have learned in this Chamber, from listening to people We all know Senator Tartaglione has said it again, and again, on both sides of the aisle, that budgets, when you really boil and again, Pennsylvania is the only State in the region that still them down, are about priorities. Not about the math, not about uses the wage floor set by the Federal government of $7.25. Like the numbers, but rather the spreadsheet. When you really look at Senator Kitchen, Senator Tartaglione has beat that drum each it at the end of the budget process, it really says, this is what we and every day. And now, now more than ever, there is an oppor- feel strongly about, this is what we prioritize. That is what bud- tunity to get it done. Look at this place. The voters of Pennsylva- gets are. At the end of the day, it represents what we, as elected nia have said that they want certain programs, that they believe officials, as Pennsylvanians, what we believe are our priorities. in certain causes and policies. This room reflects it. The time to I think we need to remember that, as we do every year during act is now. It is not next year, it is not next budget, it is right this time. now. You should not work 40 hours or more a week and, like the But, Mr. President, there are some issues right now that are in chair of the Philadelphia caucus said, have to still struggle to play that are deeply, deeply concerning to me. First, there has feed, clothe, and house your children. Do not forget, Mr. Presi- been a lot of talk and a lot of discussion about a proposal to cut dent, the people of Pennsylvania believe in these programs. They the general assistance program. Now, lawmakers around the spoke. They told us what they want. I want a budget, Mr. Presi- State have conveyed their displeasure in many ways, and I sup- dent, that demonstrates what I know and what I know that many port those lawmakers in their efforts, but, today, I will convey of my colleagues believe and feel about. mine here at this podium. As you know, folks on general assis- Last week, myself and Democratic Leader stood with other tance receive about $200 per month to pay for things like grocer- Members, and I said that the podium, that this podium, is a privi- ies, and these people do not qualify for Temporary Assistance lege because we, unlike anyone else, we have the privilege to for Needy Families or other similar programs because they do speak for those with no voice, to stand with those who are vic- not have dependents, but that does not mean they do not need timized, and to support those causes that go unnoticed. This po- help. $200 is the most basic help that we can provide, and quite dium, it is a privilege to have access to it, is critically, critically frankly, we should. These are things that food stamps do not important, and that access and that privilege cuts for the legisla- cover, expenses that people in poverty are facing that are not ture as it does for the executive. Mr. President, my hope during covered by other programs. Mr. President, if we repeal general this budget is that that opportunity that is presented to us, 2019 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE 679 whether it be in the executive or the legislative, that that opportu- We must act now, and this legislation is one of the ways to be nity to use that podium is not squandered. able to do that. Thank you, Mr. President. I stand here and ask my colleagues to lend their support to this The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from effort through not only this budget process, but also in supporting Allegheny, Senator Costa. the legislation that we have put forth. Join me as a cosponsor, Senator COSTA. Mr. President, earlier this morning, I woke and Members of this side of the aisle as cosponsors, to make up to an announcement that the Trump administration's EPA certain that we have this discussion and conversation in this administrator is making a sweeping announcement about the Chamber and in this General Assembly. rollback of essential Federal measures that were intended, and Thank you, Mr. President. are intended, to put the United States on a path to fighting cli- mate change. The Obama-era rules required that utilities begin BILLS SIGNED to wean themselves off of coal-fired electric generation and The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor John K. Fetterman) move toward cleaner burning resources like solar, wind, geother- in the presence of the Senate signed the following bills: mal, and energy conservation, and no carbon emission sources of energy. Mr. President, as my colleagues know, or many of my HB 276, HB 315, HB 502, HB 504 and HB 1166. colleagues know, or should know, our planet is already on its way to a full-blown climate crisis. Rather than deal with this HOUSE MESSAGE reality, Mr. President, the Trump administration has fully bought SENATE BILL RETURNED WITH AMENDMENTS into conspiracy theories that scientists are manipulating us, that they are managing climate change and to do that, in a sense, is a The Clerk of the House of Representatives returned to the political power grab. Mr. President, we know that it is nonsense, Senate SB 399, with the information the House has passed the and now we have wasted 4 very important years for addressing same with amendments in which the concurrence of the Senate this manmade emergency climate situation. Today's actions by is requested. our President reminds us that despite the fact that he said and The PRESIDENT. Pursuant to Senate Rule 13(c)(2)(i), the bill commented a few years ago that he stands with Pittsburgh and will be referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nomi- not Paris, the fact of the matter is, Mr. President, he cares for nations. neither - neither our climate, nor Pittsburgh. Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, and the subse- RECESS quent repeal of the Clean Power Plan, puts us on the path to- The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from wards an environmental disaster in a global community that we Columbia, Senator Gordner. would not be able to turn back or we would not be able to re- Senator GORDNER. Mr. President, I request a recess of the verse. For these reasons, Mr. President, 2 weeks ago, each of our Senate for the purpose of a meeting of the Committee on Rules colleagues in this Chamber received a cosponsor memorandum and Executive Nominations to be held immediately in the Rules mentioning that I would be introducing a bill that would allow room in the rear of the Chamber. the Wolf administration to adopt, or enter into, a cap and invest The PRESIDENT. For the purpose of a meeting of the Com- program. The path forward should rely, in many respects, on mittee on Rules and Executive Nominations to be held in the regional greenhouse gas initiative, an existing 9-State compact Rules room, without objection, the Senate stands in recess. effort to reduce carbon emissions from the electric generation sector. Put simply, RGGI puts a cap on emissions of carbon from AFTER RECESS electric generation plants and requires each to buy allowances. The purchase of these allowances provides resources to each The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having expired, the State which participates for investment as it deems appropriate. Senate will come to order. This legislation that I propose would use these resources, this BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE revenue, to create a number of opportunities in this Common- wealth - economic development, job and community security, Senator CORMAN, from the Committee on Rules and Execu- and investments in new energy generation technologies to help tive Nominations, reported the following bill: incentivize green electric generation resources, as well as many other aspects and opportunities, and infrastructure investments SB 399 (Pr. No. 947) (Rereported) (Concurrence) in this Commonwealth. An Act amending the act of November 29, 2006 (P.L.1471, In addition, by entering into a RGGI compact, we will enter No.165), known as the Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection into a State compact that puts each of us on a level playing field Act, further providing for sexual assault evidence collection program, with each of our surrounding and neighboring States. There for rights of sexual assault victims and for report by Pennsylvania State Police. would be no economic disadvantages to Pennsylvania because all involved would be acting competitively with one another. This SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS legislation would get us, Mr. President, on a path to meet the SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR No. 1 Governor's pledge dealing with carbon emission reduction goals and insures that Pennsylvania is doing at least some of what SENATE CONCURS IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS needs to be done to achieve responsible and reasonable goals for SB 399 (Pr. No. 947) -- The Senate proceeded to consider- fighting climate change. We can no longer ignore the problem. ation of the bill, entitled: 680 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL — SENATE JUNE 19,

An Act amending the act of November 29, 2006 (P.L.1471, No.165), DISCHARGE RESOLUTIONS known as the Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act, further providing for sexual assault evidence collection program, for Senator COSTA offered the following resolution, which was rights of sexual assault victims and for report by Pennsylvania State Police. read as follows:

The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from In the Senate, June 19, 2019 Columbia, Senator Gordner. Senator GORDNER. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do A RESOLUTION concur in the amendments made by the House to Senate Bill No. Discharging Committee on Banking and Insurance from 399. further consideration of Senate Bill No. 310, Printer’s No. 305.

On the question, RESOLVED, That Senate Bill No. 310, Printer’s No. 305, enti- Will the Senate agree to the motion? tled “An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in preliminary provisions, The yeas and nays were required by Senator GORDNER and further providing for definitions; providing for organization and pow- were as follows, viz: ers and duties of the Health Care Competition Oversight Board; in licensing of health care facilities, further providing for definitions, for licensure and for issuance of license; in general provisions, re- YEA-50 peals and effective date, providing for confidentiality; and making editorial changes,” having been referred to the Committee on Bank- Argall DiSanto Leach Stefano ing and Insurance on February 26, 2019, and the committee not hav- Aument Farnese Martin Street ing reported the same to the Senate for a period of more than ten leg- Baker Folmer Mastriano Tartaglione Bartolotta Fontana Mensch Tomlinson islative days, the committee be discharged from further consideration Blake Gordner Muth Vogel thereof. Boscola Haywood Phillips-Hill Ward, Judy Brewster Hughes Pittman Ward, Kim Senator COSTA offered the following resolution, which Brooks Hutchinson Regan Williams, Anthony H Browne Iovino Sabatina Williams, Lindsey was read as follows: Collett Kearney Santarsiero Yaw Corman Killion Scarnati Yudichak In the Senate, June 19, 2019 Costa Langerholc Scavello Dinniman Laughlin Schwank A RESOLUTION NAY-0 Discharging Committee on Banking and Insurance from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 311, Printer’s No. 306. A constitutional majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the question was determined in the affirmative. RESOLVED, That Senate Bill No. 311, Printer’s No. 306, enti- Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate inform the House tled “An Act requiring physician practices operating as part of an of Representatives accordingly. integrated delivery network to meet certain requirements to ensure patient access and consumer choice; imposing powers and duties on the Insurance Department; and imposing penalties,” having been re- HOUSE MESSAGES ferred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance on February 26, 2019, and the committee not having reported the same to the Senate HOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE BILLS for a period of more than ten legislative days, the committee be dis- charged from further consideration thereof. The Clerk of the House of Representatives returned to the Senate SB 469 and SB 479, with the information the House has The PRESIDENT. The resolutions will appear on the Cal- passed the same without amendments. endar.

SENATE BILL RETURNED WITH AMENDMENTS RECESS The PRESIDENT. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from The Clerk of the House of Representatives returned to the Columbia, Senator Gordner. Senate SB 585, with the information the House has passed the Senator GORDNER. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do same with amendments in which the concurrence of the Senate now recess until Monday, June 24, 2019, at 1 p.m., Eastern Day- is requested. light Saving Time, unless sooner recalled by President pro tem- The PRESIDENT. Pursuant to Senate Rule 13(c)(2)(i), the bill pore. will be referred to the Committee on Rules and Executive Nomi- The motion was agreed to by voice vote. nations. The Senate recessed at 3:17 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving BILLS SIGNED Time. The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor John K. Fetterman) in the presence of the Senate signed the following bills:

SB 399, SB 469 and SB 479.